Hebrew Roots, Jewish Routes: A Tribal Language in a Global World
- ISBN-10
- 0874419875
- ISBN-13
- 9780874419870
- Category
- Hebrew language
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019
- Publisher
- Behrman House Publishing
- Author
- Jeremy Benstein
Description
Why does Hebrew matter? In answering this question, Hebrew Roots, Jewish Routes addresses the many ways engagement with Hebrew enriches Jewishness"€"culturally, religiously, ethnically. Whether you know Hebrew or not, linguist and cultural anthropologist Jeremy Benstein takes us on a journey into the deeper significance of Hebrew in the life of Jews and Judaism. Since fluency is a distant goal for so many, Benstein shows us another approach: engaging with Hebrew by focusing on the three-letter Hebrew roots that are the building blocks of the language, seeing these "nuggets of knowledge" as a vehicle to enriching our connection to Judaism and its values. For instance, tzedakah, usually translated as "charity," actually relates to notions of justice (tzedek) and responsibility, not acts of generosity, thus encapsulating an entire economic world view. With many examples throughout the book, and in nineteen innovative "Wordshops," Benstein shows us both why and how to connect to Hebrew, this underappreciated treasure of ours. Hebrew is both ancient and renewing, holy and daily, tribal and global. So more than just a book about a language, this is a book about the Jewish people and the challenges we face as seen through our shared language, Hebrew. As Professor Gil Troy said, "Highly recommended for all, but especially for teachers ready to launch a grassroots revolution bringing Jews back to their language and culture."
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